Jaipur, June 26 -- The controversy surrounding 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy' continues to deepen ahead of its proposed release.

The trailer of the film, reportedly inspired by Salman Khan's 1998 blackbuck poaching case, has sparked widespread debate, while Salman Khan has approached the court seeking a stay on the film. The matter is scheduled to be heard on July 1.

Amid the ongoing controversy, actor Sonu Mishra, who was associated with the project, has revealed why he decided to walk away from the film.

Speaking to ANI, Mishra said that when he was first offered the role, he believed the film would present a narrative supportive of Salman Khan.

"I was supposed to portray the character of Salman Khan. When I realised that the f...